News from March 2023





Hawaii County Finance Committee will meet Mar. 21

Hawaii County Finance Committee will meet at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Mar. 21


Hawaii County Communications, Reports, and Council Oversight Committee will meet Mar. 21

Hawaii County Communications, Reports, and Council Oversight Committee will meet at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, Mar. 21


Hawaii County Government Operations and External Affairs Committee will meet Mar. 21

Hawaii County Government Operations and External Affairs Committee will meet at 10 a.m., Tuesday, Mar. 21


Hawaiian senator applauds Biden’s budget as 'investment in people and families'

U.S. Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) has publicly supported President Joe Biden's $6.8 trillion budget proposal, calling it "an investment in people and families" from all parts of the United States.


Hawaii Land Use Commission applauds state high court's decision

The Hawaii Land Use Commission has won its fight against the issuing of special permits for overnight camps on agricultural land, following a ruling from the Hawaii Supreme Court.


Hawaii's Schatz introduces new legislation: 'Right now, our laws are allowing some of the worst employers get away with exploiting kids for labor'

U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (D-HI) has introduced legislation to increase fines and penalties to stop illegal child labor.


Hawaii County COVID-19 cases averaged 10 per day over past week

New COVID-19 cases in Hawaii County were down 3.5% over the past two weeks, with the average number of daily cases over the past week reaching 10, according to data from the state’s Department of Health.



Hawaii AG Lopez on TikTok investigation: 'The use of social media platforms is a significant contributor to the ongoing youth mental health crisis'

Hawaii has joined 46 states in asking a state court to order TikTok Inc. to fully comply with an ongoing investigation into whether the company engaged in deceptive, unfair and unconscionable conduct.







Nature Conservancy names new Hawaii marine conservation director

The Nature Conservancy recently announced that Emily Fielding has been selected as Hawaii's marine conservation director.


Sadayasu says Hawaii's 'tourism industry had a good start in 2023'

Hawaii's Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism reports that 791,781 visitors traveled to the Hawaiian Islands in January.


Hawaii County Council will meet March 8

Hawaii County Council will meet at 9 a.m., Wednesday, March 8